Abraham is one of our new DocNet members and part of the SusTra doctoral pilot. A medical doctor by training, he shares his passion for researching the respiratory health impacts of air pollution in sub-Saharan Africa. His work bridges public health, climate justice, and health systems resilience...
Before heading off on your summer holidays, take a moment to explore the UniPID Virtual Studies Catalogue and discover the engaging course offerings for the 2025–2026 academic year. And if you’ve recently completed your Master’s thesis, why not take it a step further and apply for the...
Anaïs recently joined the UniPID DocNet and shares her journey as a PhD researcher and how she became curious about the colonial dynamics reproduced in academic partnerships. From her contribution to a GINTL-UniPID intitiative to her academic visit to the Ali Mazrui Centre for Higher Education...
Professor Marja-Liisa Swantz passed away in Lahti in May 2025. In honour of her remarkable life and legacy, UniPID's Board Member Professor Irmeli Mustalahti has written a heartfelt obituary commemorating Professor Swantz’s contributions to development research in Finland.
This May, the Coordination Unit hosted the annual teachers’ workshop, bringing together both current and new teachers from the UniPID Virtual Studies Programme. The workshop provided a space for reflection on past experiences and collaborative discussion on how to further develop the program for...
In this blog post, Karoliina shares insights into her research journey. Based in Copenhagen as a journalist for YLE, while conducting fieldwork in the Dar es Salaam region of Tanzania, she reflects on the joys and challenges of navigating both worlds. Her dual roles have allowed her to engage with...
In this report, we present the insights gathered from UniPID’s Virtual Studies students regarding their experiences with the virtual programme between 2021 and 2023. A thorough analysis of the feedback reveals that students have generally found the virtual courses both enjoyable and a valuable...
The 2025 academic year is already off to a promising start! UniPID is expanding its Virtual Studies program with three new courses that explore global issues ranging from climate mobility to trademark law and conflict resolution. These additions reflect UniPID’s ongoing commitment, providing...
David is one of our new DocNet members who recently joined the Sustainability Transformations (SusTra) Doctoral Education Pilot, a program financed by the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Research Council of Finland. In this blog post, David tells us about his research journey and why...